Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Hillend, Edinburgh
Professional new build mastic in and around Hillend, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
Hillend questions
Will you come out to Hillend?
Yes. Hillend is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Slateford station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we’re fully insured.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for every job we do.
How we handle new build mastic in Hillend
We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders, and snagging reseals for new-home owners. Both get the same care over preparation since hurried prep is behind a lot of new-build failures. We work on show homes, kitchens and bathrooms & en suites, and common reasons people get in touch are beads laid onto grit and dust from the build and internal frame sealant that has split.
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and it settles over the first years, so skirting and floor joints can open up. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re covered after we have gone.
- Where
- Hillend (EH10)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Hillend can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll give you a quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
Keep photos of the joints and any snagging correspondence with your builder. It’s useful if you need to raise other issues later.
A failed seal in a new home lets water into joists, plasterboard and ceilings. Early resealing keeps the job small and protects the rest of the house.
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New homes and floors in Hillend
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
For new homes near Slateford station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Hillend is about 2 miles south-west of Southhouse, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Hillend or further out, new build mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Hillend is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for new build mastic.
We work across the EH10 postcode area for new build mastic and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Pentland Road and Seafield Moor Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. If you are just outside Hillend, we cover Old Pentland (1 mile east), Bilston (1 mile south-east), Loanhead (2 miles east), Burdiehouse (2 miles north-east) and Roslin (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north), Leith (7 miles north), Bonnington (6 miles north), Greenside (5 miles north), Broughton (5 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Hillend
The closest station to Hillend is Slateford station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Hillend includes Duddingston Loch and Caerketton Hill.
How the job changes by surface
Windows and doors
Draughts around new frames are often a sealant gap. We check and reseal the frame edges.
Bathrooms and en suites
Baths, showers, basins and trays in new bathrooms are the most common new-build reseal. We cut out the failed bead, clean and prime, and reseal with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
Common problems we fix in Hillend
New homes are full of moisture from plaster, screed and concrete, which takes a year or two to dry out. As it does, timber shrinks and joints open.
Look out for these signs:
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
In and around Hillend, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What product goes in the joint
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether VAT is included
The process
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. The work usually takes a few hours in a single home. Outside jobs in Hillend need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- Each joint is checked for movement before any work starts.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Getting a quote
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Why act early in Hillend
DIY kits do not solve the main problems with new-build sealant: dust, no primer and old sealant left in the joint. Cutting out, cleaning and priming are what make the difference. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why Hillend clients choose us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
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Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.